The Rotary Clubs of Tortola and the Rotary Club of St. Thomas, in collaboration with the Elmore Stoutt High School, recently hosted a special celebration dinner titled “Building Peace through Service in the Virgin Islands.” The initiative focused on fostering youth resiliency, leadership, and the promotion of positive peace throughout the territory. Tom Carlisi, Lead … Continued
District Representative Melvin Mitch Turnbull announced plans to install 36 additional streetlights in Cane Garden Bay, following recommendations from a recent business community meeting. Turnbull met with a representative from the BVI Electricity Corporation on Monday to conduct a comprehensive assessment of lighting needs in the area. The project aims to improve safety and security … Continued
The Ministry of Communications and Works announced this week that it has completed a critical retaining wall project in the Windy Hill area of Carrot Bay and will soon begin reconstructing approximately 150 linear feet of roadway. Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer said the project, which concluded its initial phase in December, will … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is set to unveil a new Community Policing-oriented strategy in January 2025, following the dismantling of its previous initiative. This update emerged during recent Standing Finance Committee deliberations, where it was revealed that the once highly-regarded programme aimed at fostering trust between the police and residents had been stalled. … Continued
Second District Representative Hon. Melvin M. Turnbull has expressed frustration over the prolonged delay the Brewers Bay Restrooms and Waste Water Management Facility, a project that began in 2021 and remains incomplete in 2025. The facility’s opening now hinges on the arrival of an electrical component for the sewerage treatment system, according to Turnbull, who … Continued
The Family Support Network (FSN) received a timely donation of essential pantry supplies from CIBC Caribbean, demonstrating the bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting the Virgin Islands community. On January 21, CIBC Caribbean representatives—Mr. Nelson Ramirez, Relationship Manager, Ms. Roschelle Smith, Compliance Manager, and Ms. Valissa Graham, Business Banking Manager—presented several cases of sardines, tuna, and … Continued
A beautification project under the leadership of Territorial At-Large Representative, Hon. Lorna Smith, OBE, titled Roots to Resilience began over the weekend in East End. The initiative marks the beginning of a broader mission to beautify the Virgin Islands territory-wide, while instilling a sense of national pride. Smith has on many occasions spoken of the … Continued
The BVI Red Cross is gearing up for its biennial Men’s Health Fair and Prostate Screening, targeting adult males across the Virgin Islands. Scheduled for February 1 on Virgin Gorda and February 7-8 on Tortola, the fair promises a wide range of free health services. Director of the BVI Red Cross, Ms. Stacy Lloyd, spoke … Continued
Critical repairs to a social home in the Eighth District have stalled after reaching the programme’s $100,000 funding limit, leaving an elderly resident in potentially dangerous living conditions, officials revealed during a recent Standing Finance Committee deliberations. District Representative Hon. Marlon Penn brought the urgent matter before the committee, expressing deep concern that the resident had … Continued
The Family Support Network (FSN) received a $10,000 donation from Drakes Traders Ltd., marking the company’s continued commitment to supporting families in need within the Virgin Islands. The seasonal contribution was presented on December 17 at Drakes Traders’ Fish Bay location, where representatives from both organizations gathered for the occasion. In acknowledgement of Drakes Traders’ … Continued
